Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
68Performance40.5
56.4Display33.6
86.7Battery29
20Portability39.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and performance (+28). MSI Katana 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 110% higher Peak brightness: 526 nits vs 250 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 20% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+110% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.25 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 24.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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